White House Cuts Tariffs on Latin American Goods in Bid to Ease Rising Food Prices
The White House on Wednesday unveiled a series of framework trade agreements with several Latin American nations aimed at easing rising prices on grocery staples such as bananas, coffee and cocoa. The agreements — reached with Argentina, Guatemala, El Salvador and Ecuador — will roll back U.S. import tariffs currently set between 10% and 15%, […]
Obiano Debunks Viral Death Rumour, Says He Is “Alive, Hale and Hearty”
Former Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has dismissed reports circulating about his death, describing the claim as the work of mischief makers. In a personal message to Ndi Anambra, Obiano assured the public of his wellbeing, saying he remains “alive, hale, hearty, and in excellent health.” He added that despite attempts to spread falsehood, […]
El-Rufai Urges Northern Governors to Embrace Technology
Former Kaduna State Governor and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has called on Northern governors to prioritise technology adoption and accelerate digitalisation across the region. He also urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to fully deploy technology in the conduct of the 2027 general elections. El-Rufai made the remarks at the […]
Lamido Defends Court Action, Says Fight Is for Dignity, Not Against PDP
Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has said his decision to go to court over the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leadership contest was a personal effort to reclaim his rights and dignity, not an attack on the party. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television, Lamido explained that he approached the court to correct what he described […]
Edo Govt. Seeks for Tinubu’s Action on Disputed Oil Wells with Delta
The Edo State Government has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to immediately order a suspension of crude oil drilling in the disputed oil wells between Edo and Delta states pending the conclusion of the long-running boundary dispute. Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa made the appeal in Benin on Friday while receiving the Director General of the […]
Segun Sowunmi Blasts Wike on Viral Naval Clash
Segun Sowunmi, former spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar, has criticised Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike for mishandling a recent confrontation with a naval officer, describing it as indicative of poor government management. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Sowunmi acknowledged Wike as “energetic, competent, and goal-driven” but said his approach was “mismanaged, excessively irritating, and […]
Tinubu Reappoints Marwa as NDLEA Chairman
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renewed the appointment of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for another five-year term, extending his leadership of the agency until 2031. Marwa, who hails from Adamawa, was first appointed in January 2021 by former President Muhammadu Buhari after serving as […]
Rubio Urges Global Crackdown on Arms to Sudan’s RSF, Accuses Group of ‘Horrifying Atrocities’ in El Fasher
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged a coordinated global effort to cut off weapons supplies to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), accusing the paramilitary group of carrying out “horrifying atrocities” in the recently captured city of El Fasher. Speaking at the close of a G7 foreign ministers’ summit in Canada, Rubio issued one […]
Israel Recovers Body of Hostage Meny Godard After Red Cross Transfer from Gaza
Israel has recovered the body of slain hostage Meny Godard after the remains were transferred from Gaza by the International Committee of the Red Cross, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed Thursday. Godard, 73, a resident of a kibbutz near the Gaza border, was killed during the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023. His death […]
Five Killed, Dozens Injured as Massive Russian Strike Batters Kyiv Region
At least five people were killed and more than two dozen others injured — including a pregnant woman — after a wave of Russian attacks struck the Kyiv region early Friday, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram. Sections of the capital’s heating network were damaged, leaving some buildings without heat, Klitschko added. The Kyiv […]
